Admirals Announce Norfolk Admirals Golf Shootout 2009

NORFOLK, Va. – The 2009 Norfolk Admirals Golf Shootout will take place at Elizabeth Manor Golf and Country Club on Monday, October 12, 2009, the Admirals announced today.

One current Admiral player or an Admirals representative will be paired with every group. In addition, the tournament will feature several hockey-themed events, including the “Closest to the (Hockey) Stick,” “He Shoots, He Scores,” "Softest Hands by the Green," and “Five-Hole in One.” Prizes for the tournament are also hockey-based with Admirals season tickets, jerseys, corporate box seats, gift certificates and autographed memorabilia up for grabs.

The shotgun start is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. and the tournament will conclude with an awards ceremony, complete with dinner. To register for the tournament, become a sponsor of the tournament or for more details, please contact Admirals Corporate Sales Manager Dennis McEwen at (757) 640-1212 ext. 14. You may download a brochure and fill out a registration form on norfolkadmirals.com. Simply click on the “Admirals Golf Shootout” under the Fan menu option.

Proceeds from the Golf Shootout will benefit Operation Smile and Admirals Angels. Operation Smile mobilizes a world of generous hearts to heal children's smiles and transform lives across the globe. Operation Smile’s network of volunteers works worldwide to repair childhood facial deformities including cleft lips and cleft palates. Operation Smile’s corporate headquarters is based in Norfolk.

The Admirals Angels program allows the Admirals to provide an enjoyable night of hockey for groups of disadvantaged children, people with disabilities, veterans and other deserving organizations throughout Hampton Roads. Since the 2005-06 season, 45 different businesses and friends have provided more than 3,300 tickets to the community through the Admirals Angels Program.

Don’t miss a minute of the action by purchasing your 2009-10 season tickets today. Stop by the Admirals’ Administrative Offices at Scope, call (757) 640-1212 weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or visit norfolkadmirals.com anytime!